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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,287.76, 225,545.85 and 55,607.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,287.76, 225,545.85 and 55,607.58 is: 83,453.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,287.76 : 225,545.85 = 55,607.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,287.76/225,545.85 = 55,607.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,287.76x = 225,545.85 × 55,607.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,287.76x = 12,542,058,897.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,542,058,897.54/150,287.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,453.63

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